MSU-Toledo Prediction, Matchup Analysis from LSJ's Graham Couch

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Michigan State football will kick off the Pat Fitzgerald era on Friday, but will they do so with a victory over upset-minded Toledo? Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal has his thoughts about that...

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The Spartans officially open the 2026 season on Friday in a home matchup against the Toledo Rockets. This will be the first game under new head coach Fitzgerald and considered a must-win for the Spartans to snap their four-year bowl drought.

As he does every week, Couch provided his thoughts on how this game could play out and some of the key elements to this Big Ten vs. MAC matchup. Here are the five key factors Couch has laid out for this matchup between the Spartans and Rockets:

  1. Cam "The World’s Best Running Back" Edwards
  2. MSU’s revamped offensive line
  3. Milivojevic’s debut, Take 2
  4. Does MSU’s defense have difference-makers?
  5. Who are these Rockets?

So does Couch believe the Spartans will avoid an upset in the opener against Toledo? Yes, he does but will it be close our a blowout? You'll need to read his full article to see his exact score prediction for this matchup.

Click on the post below to read the complete breakdown and prediction from Couch for this season-opening matchup between Michigan State and Toledo.

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